Onion Soup

1 tbsp butter
4 medium onions
4 cloves garlic
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp brown flour
1 12oz bottle of dark beer or ale
Bouquet garni
8 cups beef stock
Thyme
Baguette
1 cup Gruyere
1/4 cup grated parmesan

In a large soup pot, melt butter over a medium high heat
Add onions, garlic, salt and cook down, stiring frequently. Cook for 10 mins
Add flour and stir for 2 mins
Add beer, bouquet garni and thyme
Add stock and reduce to low heat, simmer for 30 mins
Season
Preheat oven to 450'
Float a couple of pieces of toasted baguette on top of the soups and generoulsy grate cheese on top
Bake in the oven for 10 mins, then grill for 3, until cheese has browned on top